
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,896
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Zur Kasse bitte!
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2004

1997
Rules assistance for Lucky Catch
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Lucky Catch is a board game released in 1997 for 2–5 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Jürgen Heel and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Memory.
With this funny fishing competition, each player needs a good memory, otherwise he'll catch an old shoe instead of a fish. At the same time, all the players are trying to steal fish from each other as well. Who will be the most successful fisherman? Nice small Memory variant with players rolling a color die and a fish die to determine which fish they're supposed to find (catch). From Amigo: Fisherman`s Fritz arranges a fishing competition with his friends. Who is going to catch the highest number of fish from the lake? In doing so each fisherman should take care not to catch any shoes. At the same time he has to keep a close eye on the fish he has already caught, so that they are not snatched away by his dear friends. You can catch the highest number of fish with cleverness and luck and you win the game. Good fishing!
Lucky Catch supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Lucky Catch is 10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Lucky Catch for ages 5 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Lucky Catch has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Lucky Catch belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Memory. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Lucky Catch are: Jürgen Heel. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Lucky Catch as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.